Grass carp Totally Explained

Everything about The Grass Carp totally explained

The Grass Carp, (Ctenopharyngodon idella), also known as the White Amur, is a herbivorous, freshwater fish. It is cultivated in China for food but was introduced in the United States for aquatic weed control. It is a species of carp native to Siberia and northern China. The name White Amur derives from the Amur river, where the species is believed to originate.

Appearance and anatomy

White amur have an elongate, chubby body form that's torpedo shaped. The terminal mouth is slightly oblique with non-fleshy, firm lips, and no barbels.
When used for weed control, often the fish introduced to the pond or stream are sterile, triploid fish. The process for producing triploid fish involves shocking eggs with rapid change in temperature. The young are then tested for triploidy before being sold. Bait often consists of vegetables or fruits that are native to the area.
These fish are also a food fish, and may be steamed, pan fried, broiled, or baked.Further Information

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